Annual bonus of Rs 6,908 for central government employees: Who qualifies and who will be left out

Annual bonus for central government employees On October 15, 2026, the Ministry of Finance introduced a non-Productivity Linked Bonus for central government employees, providing Group 'C' and non-gazetted Group 'B' workers with a bonus equivalent to 30 days of their emoluments, totaling Rs 6,908. Casual laborers who fulfill certain conditions are equally entitled to this non-PLB payment, all amounts finalized by the nearest rupee based on the established calculations.